Jared Dean Eakes Pleads Guilty in $7.4M Fraud Scheme
Jared Dean Eakes, a former Florida-based broker and advisor, has pleaded guilty to multiple counts of wire and bank fraud in connection with a multi-million-dollar investment scam and fraudulent pandemic loan scheme.
Hunter Haithcock Pleads Guilty in $657K Fraud Case
Hunter Haithcock, a 24-year-old from Matthews, North Carolina, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and investment advisor fraud after stealing at least $657,000 from more than 64 investors, including individuals he met through a local church.
Zhudi Chen Arrested in $130K Springdale Scam Case
A 40-year-old Chinese national was arrested in Springdale Township on Friday in connection with a large-scale scam that defrauded a local elderly man of over $130,000.
Two Miami Men Arrested in Hart County Debit Card Scam
MUNFORDVILLE, Ky. — Two Miami men have been arrested in Hart County following a scam involving a victim’s debit card.
Delsjuan Dewalt Arrested for Fentanyl Trafficking in Bowling Green
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — A Bowling Green man has been arrested and faces multiple charges, including trafficking fentanyl, following a traffic stop Thursday night.
Jacob Mamolou Sentenced for Possessing 12,000+ Child Porn Files
BRISTOL TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A Bristol Township man has been sentenced to two to four years in state prison after investigators uncovered more than 12,000 child pornography files on his electronic devices.
Shawn Burke Gets 10–25 Years for Child Sex Abuse in Bristol
BRISTOL TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Shawn Burke, 37, of Bristol Township, was sentenced to 10 to 25 years in a Pennsylvania state prison today after pleading guilty to multiple felony charges related to the sexual abuse and corruption of two minor victims.
Three Charged in Croydon Arson That Endangered Five Lives
Three men have been charged in connection with a 2025 arson that endangered five sleeping residents in the Croydon section of Bristol Township, Bucks County District Attorney Jennifer Schorn announced.
Harold Dotson Sentenced for $24M COVID Relief Loan Fraud
Harold Dotson, a 54-year-old accountant from Gaithersburg, Maryland, was sentenced to three years in federal prison, followed by six months of home confinement, for his role in a conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Dotson submitted fraudulent loan applications to secure COVID-19 relief funds.
Joseph Browning Charged with $300K Vehicle Fraud in Hays County
A man from Hays County, Joseph Browning, 49, has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies for defrauding individuals in the buying and selling of motor vehicles online, the Hays County Sheriff’s Office reports.
Russell Cheatham Jr. Charged in Louisville Deed Scam Targeting Elderly Woman
An 89-year-old woman in Louisville, Kentucky, narrowly avoided losing her home in a quitclaim deed scam. Russell Cheatham Jr., of Scottsburg, Indiana, is now facing criminal charges for allegedly using her personal information to fraudulently transfer ownership of her property.
Arturo Vara, 2 Others Arrested in Wisconsin Cocaine Bust
Three men from San Antonio, Texas were arrested in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, following a major drug bust that resulted in the seizure of approximately 20 pounds of cocaine.
James Hoffman Sentenced for Stealing $446K from Fire Company
BUFFALO, N.Y. – A former treasurer of the Sheridan Park Volunteer Fire Company has been sentenced for embezzling more than $446,000 over a six-year period.
China Sentences 16 Ming Family Members to Death
A Chinese court has sentenced 16 members of the notorious Ming crime family to death for running sprawling cyber scam operations from Myanmar’s Kokang region, near the Chinese border. The criminal group was found responsible for over $1.4 billion in fraudulent activity and more than a dozen deaths, including Chinese nationals who were killed while trying to escape forced labor in the scam compounds.
John Philbin Accused of $191K Insurance Fraud in NJ
A Camden County insurance claims adjuster is facing serious charges after allegedly using his insider access to steal nearly $200,000 through a series of fraudulent claims, the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General announced.
EFCC: 4 Lagos Internet Fraudsters Convicted in Court
Four individuals were convicted and sentenced for internet-related fraud by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. The convictions were secured before Justice Dehinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos.
Maximus Dean Greim Sentenced to 64 Months for Drug Dealer Robbery
Maximus Dean Greim, 22, appeared in federal court in Amarillo, Texas, to be sentenced for a robbery targeting a drug dealer in 2024. Greim and co-defendant Trevor Michael Phipps, 27, faced charges including affecting commerce by robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, and brandishing a firearm during a violent crime.
Ashley Audrianna Wood Sentenced to 6 Years for Mail Theft Scam
Ashley Audrianna Wood, 32, of West Salem, has been sentenced to six years in prison for her involvement in a large-scale mail theft, fraud, and forgery scheme that affected over 600 individuals and businesses in Salem and nearby areas.
Jalen Reed Sentenced to 16 Years for Rock Island Armed Robbery
Jalen Reed, 25, of Rock Island, has been sentenced to 16 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections following his guilty plea to an amended count of armed robbery, a class A felony.
Jason Caraway Gets 7.5 Years for $1M Client Fraud
A disbarred Belleville attorney has been sentenced to 7.5 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to stealing more than $1 million from clients, including families of deceased officers, disabled individuals, and victims of serious accidents.
Martin D’Amato Jailed for $1.3M Car Dealership Scam
A Beachwood man has been sentenced to seven years in prison after admitting to stealing over $1.3 million from the car dealership where he worked by creating fake advertising companies and charging the dealership for nonexistent services.
Arturo Mendez-Perez Sentenced for 2020 Salem Murder
SALEM, Ore. — Arturo Mendez-Perez, 24, has been sentenced to 390 months (over 32 years) in prison for his role in a 2020 armed robbery and shooting in Salem that left one man dead and another seriously injured.
Karly Bond Arrested in Springfield Donation Box Theft
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) – A woman has been arrested and a second suspect identified following the theft of donation boxes in Springfield.
Douglas Roy Arrested for Buc-ee’s Construction Site Theft
MONROE COUNTY, GA — Douglas Roy, 35, of Fairburn, has been arrested in connection with the theft of two Skid Steers from the Buc-ee’s construction site on Rumble Road.
Grant Lee O’Neill Arrested for Roseburg Truck Theft
ROSEBURG, Ore. — Roseburg police arrested 31-year-old Grant Lee O’Neill Tuesday in the parking lot of Renard’s on NW Stewart Parkway Drive.
Jonathan Madrid Arrested for Stolen Truck and Drug Charges
EL PASO COUNTY, TX — On September 29, 2025, at approximately 10:29 PM, El Paso County Sheriff’s deputies conducting a routine patrol near the Econolodge Hotel on Space Village Avenue spotted a vehicle matching a stolen truck report.
Gurdip Singh Aujla Charged in Diesel Theft Scheme in Pierce County
FREDERICKSON, WA — Two Pierce County men, Gurdip Singh Aujla and Gurmandeep Singh, were charged with felony first-degree theft Monday after allegedly stealing more than 10,000 gallons of diesel gasoline from an unmanned fuel station in Frederickson.
Nana Clark Arrested for $20K Theft from Albany Democratic Committee
ALBANY, NY — Nana Clark, 49, the treasurer for the Albany County Democratic Committee, was arrested Wednesday and charged with third-degree grand larceny for allegedly charging roughly $20,000 in unauthorized expenses on a party committee credit card.
Six Arrested in Madisonville Organized Retail Theft Ring
MADISONVILLE, Ky. — Six individuals have been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into organized retail crime in Madisonville.
LaBarron Young Arrested for Robbery at Mobile Winn-Dixie
MOBILE, Ala. — LaBarron Young, 37, was arrested Tuesday morning following a robbery at the Winn-Dixie located at 5440 Highway 90, the Mobile Police Department reported.
